Early bird ends soon! Emerging Photographers’ Masterclass
Capture magazine’s first-ever Capture LIVE event will take place at Sydney’s Royal Randwick Racecourse on 1 August 2016. An Emerging Photographers’ Masterclass, Passion2Profit will include keynote presentations by some of Australia’s best-known photographers, including Kelly Brown, Peter Coulson, Dan O’Day and William Patino.
Our early-bird ticket offer ends on 1 July, so follow the link below to secure your seats at the very special price of only $45 (incl. GST) each.
Our industry has an abundance of talented emerging photographers. But talent, on its own, is rarely enough in the highly competitive world of professional photography. It's a long and sometimes daunting journey from emerging photographer to successful professional, and the path can be fraught with potential obstacles. The question is, how do you turn your talent and your passion for photography into a rewarding and successful career?
Speaker topics
Kelly Brown, newborn portrait specialist
Pricing for profit. How to thrive in a saturated marketplace.
One of the pioneers of new-born portrait photography, Kelly Brown will share her business nous, providing an overview of how to establish out what you need to charge for your work, knowing when to increase your pricing, and determining your worth so you know what to charge.
Peter Coulson, award-winning fashion and editorial photographer
Why a signature style is crucial to your business success.
Fashion photographer, Peter Coulson is no stranger to awards. And his approach and photographic style have helped his business grow and thrive over the last 15 years, landing him commissions with numerous international clients. Someone that lives and breathes photography, when he’s not shooting personal or commissioned work, Coulson spends a third of his time as an educator, sharing his wisdom and experience through workshops, in Australia and the USA, and online tutorials.
Dan O'Day, international destination wedding photographer
How to stand out in the crowd - strategies to effectively market to your target audience.
Wedding specialists, Dan O’Day’s topic is a subject very close to his heart. Running his highly successful business from 2009, standing out of the crowd is something that he has done tremendously well. In great demand for not only his photographic prowess, O’Day is frequently invited to speak at events in Australia, and abroad.
William Patino, landscape photographer and social influencer
Social media: How to build a loyal following, and what to do with it once you have it.
Although a relative newcomer to professional photography, landscape photographer William Patino’s career has certainly taken off. And he definitely understand the currency of social media, having amassed a following of over 420,000. In his presentation, he’ll discuss building an organic following, how to use your following to both expand your business and generate an income, as well as keep your followers loyal by adapting to market trends. He’ll also provide insights into getting your first big break, and what to do with it.
Q&A panel discussion
So you wanna be a pro? Survival strategies for emerging photographers.
Following the keynote presentation, our speakers will be joined by Sally Brownbill, and a number of other leading experts (to be announced in the coming weeks).
If you want to learn from some of the best in the business, don't miss this very special event. For more information, please follow this link.